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Ram Kumar and Anr. v. Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award due to the arbitrator's failure to make mandatory disclosures under Section 12(1) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and held that unilateral appointment of an arbitrator without consent is impermissible.
Syed Jabir Ahamed v. Central Industrial Security Force
The Delhi High Court held that dismissal disqualifying an employee from future government employment does not bar private sector employment unless explicitly stated.
Union of India v. M/s Parishudh Machines Pvt. Ltd.
The Delhi High Court upheld an arbitral award favoring the supplier, holding that judicial interference under Section 34 Arbitration Act is limited and the award was neither perverse nor beyond contract terms.
Asif Abdul Sattar v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.
The Bombay High Court upheld the Municipal Commissioner’s approval granting combined incentive FSI on gross and net plot areas, holding it lawful and within regulatory limits, and dismissed the PIL challenging excess FSI grant.
Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that the power under Section 319 CrPC to summon additional accused must be exercised before trial conclusion, i.e., before judgment and sentence, and laid down guidelines for its exercise.
Ratnambar Kaushik v. Union of India
The Supreme Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of GST evasion involving clandestine tobacco transportation, emphasizing conditions to secure trial and noting the primarily documentary nature of evidence.
Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax, Rohtak v. Merino Panel Product Ltd.
The Supreme Court held that excise duty valuation for goods sold partly to related and partly to independent parties must use the normal price charged to independent buyers as benchmark per the binding CBEC Circular, allowing the appeal and confirming duty demand but disallowing penalties and interest.
Commissioner of Central Excise & Service Tax, Rohtak v. Merino Panel Product Ltd.
The Supreme Court upheld the Revenue's valuation method for excise duty on related party sales consistent with a binding CBEC Circular, allowed the appeal, but disallowed penalties and extended limitation period.
Kirloskar Brothers Limited v. Ramcharan
The Supreme Court held that without a Section 10 notification or proof of sham contract, contract labourers employed by a contractor do not automatically become employees of the principal employer.
Kirloskar Brothers Limited v. Ramcharan
The Supreme Court held that in absence of a Section 10 notification prohibiting contract labour and no sham contract, contract labourers remain employees of the contractor and not the principal employer, setting aside orders of reinstatement and absorption.
Sukhpal Singh Khaira v. The State of Punjab
The Supreme Court held that the power to summon additional accused under Section 319 CrPC must be exercised before the trial concludes with the pronouncement of final judgment and sentence, and laid down guidelines for its exercise.
Vikramjit Kakati v. State of Assam
The Supreme Court held that in absence of any prima facie material or grave suspicion, the accused must be discharged at the charge framing stage under Section 227 Cr.P.C., and accordingly quashed the charges against the appellant.
National Commodities Management Services Limited v. Food Corporation of India
The Delhi High Court directed FCI to release original bank guarantees upon receipt of equivalent amounts in cash from the petitioner, preventing double recovery under the contract.
Nand Kishore v. State Election Commissioner & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging election symbol allotment during ongoing municipal elections, holding that such disputes must be raised through election petitions post-results and judicial interference at intermediate stages is barred by Article 329(b) of the Constitution.
Zafar Mohd v. Vaseem Saifi
The Delhi High Court directed the Trial Court to hear and decide consolidated applications under Section 39 CPC by a fixed date without adjournments, disposing of the petition accordingly.
Kunal Bhandari @ Rocky v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction and life sentences of appellants for kidnapping and murdering a minor for ransom, relying on credible eyewitness testimony corroborated by circumstantial and forensic evidence.
Sanjay v. State & Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed a criminal FIR under Sections 498A, 406, 34 IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act based on an amicable settlement and mutual divorce between the parties.
Rahul Suri & Ors. v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Anr.
The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR under Sections 498-A and 406 IPC based on the complainant's voluntary settlement and withdrawal of allegations in a matrimonial dispute.
Sh. K.D. Sharma v. Bank of Baroda
The Delhi High Court held that employees compulsorily retired as a penalty are entitled to Leave Encashment benefits under Regulation 38, directing Bank of Baroda to release such benefits to petitioners.
Kala Ram @ Kamlesh v. The State
The Delhi High Court set aside the declaration of the petitioner as a Proclaimed Offender under Section 82 CrPC since he had offered to surrender pursuant to the Supreme Court's direction, holding that such declaration is impermissible while surrender application is pending.